Deconstructing Harry (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1997, Deconstructing Harry is a comedy and drama film directed by Woody Allen, running about 96 minutes. “Harry Block has written a best seller … about his best friends … he revealed their deepest secrets … and they’re not pleased … now Harry Block is going to Hell …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these people to become alienated from him as a result.
Who’s in it. Deconstructing Harry stars Kirstie Alley as Joan, Stephanie Roth Haberle as Janet (as Stephanie Roth), Billy Crystal as Larry/The Devil and Judy Davis as Lucy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Deconstructing Harry has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deconstructing Harry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deconstructing Harry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deconstructing Harry (1997)?
- In US, Deconstructing Harry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deconstructing Harry worth watching?
- Deconstructing Harry holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deconstructing Harry?
- Deconstructing Harry stars Kirstie Alley, Stephanie Roth Haberle, Billy Crystal, Judy Davis and Caroline Aaron.
- When was Deconstructing Harry released?
- Deconstructing Harry was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.